Positive assertive behavior and communication is the type of behavior that allows a person to pursuit their own objectives, without violating the rights of others.
Positive assertion is a key component of good communication, which in turn offers greater understanding and leads to better interpersonal and professional relationships.
The main components of positive assertion behavior are the following:
• Expression of positive emotions: refers to the ability of a person to recognize the positive elements and successes of others and to reward them, while at the same time accepting the reward and honest compliments of others in return.
• Taking initiative: refers to the ability of an individual to express their point of view, which may differ from that of others, but also to accept that the opinion of others may differ from their own.
• Expression of negative emotions: refers to an individual's ability to express their discomfort in relation to someone else's behavior, to express a complaint, to defend their rights and to refuse to do what they are asked if they do not really want to.
• Accepting personal boundaries: refers to the ability of the individual to accept criticism from others, to admit that they have made a mistake or that they do not know something, to ask for help without considering it a personal weakness and to set limits. Consider, for example, how you could answer someone who asks you to do something that does not match your personal needs or that requires time and resources on your part that you do not have or do not want to make available for them.
In order to practice assertive behavior, it is necessary to be willing to change your behavior if needed. Step from theory into action and set new goals. What do you think? Are you ready?